This training program instructor's manual is designed to assist K-12 school counselors, nurses, and psychologists in offering aid to youths at risk for substance abuse. The training objectives for participants in the workshop are to be able to demonstrate: (1) competence in knowledge of basic substance abuse information to include age-appropriate signs and symptoms of substance abuse in students; (2) competency at recognizing age-appropriate risk/resiliency factors of students; (3) knowledge of pharmacological effects of substances on students' physical, cognitive, and social/emotional well-being; (4) skill at developing basic prevention activities/programs including but not limited to Student Assistance Programs (SAP); and (5) skill for appropriate counseling and referral techniques for youths at risk of substance abuse. Chapters are: (1) Introductions; (2) Connections between Substance Use and Academics; (3) Signs and Symptoms of Substance Use; (4) Psychopharmacology; (5) Professional Communication Skills; (6) Legal and Ethical Issues; (7) Risk, Resiliency and Protective Factors; (8) Children of Substance Using Parents; (9) Best Practices in Prevention; and (10) Resource Directory (not included). Includes activity instructions and facilitation notes, in addition to the resources and activity sheets found in the participant manual. (JBJ)